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In my late 40s, I’m still learning to fine-tune the art of conversation. My son and I break down what it takes to keep a good ...
An anonymous letter from a reader, a mother, reached us, sharing a tough decision that split her family. Her story is one of ...
It’s really important to explain what’s happening to your son in a way he can understand. You might start with something like: “Your grandma is sick with something called dementia—which is not the ...
In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is hesitate to invite their sister to their son's ...
Dear Heartbroken Nana: I’m so sorry for the pain you’re feeling. Your grief is real and valid, and it’s OK to feel sadness ...
Through all of this, I’ve also come to a personal decision: I won’t marry again while my son is still dependent on me. As ...
A plaque at a park in Grand Rapids, newly installed, now honors the life of Amillier Penn, a 15-year-old boy who was shot and ...
"I don’t expect miracles. I just want to know if anyone else has ever felt this way — and what they did to feel human again." ...
The Trump administration is trying to prohibit parents like me from caring for our children. Transgender kids deserve to be ...